With the presence of the Case IH and New Holland brands at SpainSkills 2026, CNH reinforces its commitment to directly supporting Vocational Education and Training and fostering technical talent in the industrial and agricultural sectors.
Case IH and New Holland, CNH brands, participated as official partners and sponsors at SpainSkills 2026, the national vocational skills competition programme organised by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. The event was held from 24 to 28 February at IFEMA Madrid and brought together students from across the country in 34 different professional disciplines, including heavy vehicle technology, hairdressing, cooking, milling, bodywork, web development, and many more.
Commitment to Vocational Education and TechPro²
The participation of both brands is part of their ongoing commitment to Vocational Education and Training, further strengthened through the TechPro² programme — a technical training initiative for agricultural machinery aimed at vocational training students. The programme is developed in Spain in collaboration with Salesianos Padre Aramburu in Burgos, with the goal of promoting high-quality technical education and improving youth employability in industrial sectors.
This approach fully aligns with the objectives of SpainSkills, which seeks to promote excellence in training and highlight the professional skills of the country’s future specialists.
Case IH and New Holland presence in the Heavy Vehicle Technology category
CNH brands had a strong presence in the Heavy Vehicle Technology category, participating with two tractors: a Case IH OPTUM 340 CVXDrive and a New Holland T7.300 Auto Command New Generation. In terms of human resources, three experts from the Product Support and Training area — Ángel Arroyo, José Sardinero and José Antonio Pérez — served as official evaluators. They were also responsible for setting up various real technical faults on the tractors, which students were required to diagnose and resolve during the competition tests.
A high-level institutional meeting
The 2026 edition was attended by the Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Milagros Tolón, who hosted a reception for the event’s sponsors. During the meeting, she highlighted the importance of promoting Vocational Education and Training and acknowledged the contribution of companies such as CNH to the development of technical talent in Spain.
The company will continue to collaborate on initiatives that contribute to the development of highly qualified future professionals, both in Spain and internationally, seeking to strengthen the connection between educational institutions, students and companies.
Madrid, March 2026